PFL claim denied - no explanation given. What to do?

Ugh, that sucks. I've been there before. Did you get a letter explaining why it was denied? Sometimes they send those out with more details.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Common reasons for denial: 1. Incomplete application 2. Missing medical certification 3. Not enough work hours in the base period 4. Employer dispute Check these first and see if any apply to your situation.

The system is so broken 🤬 I swear they deny claims hoping people won't appeal. Don't give up!

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along or get more info.

Make sure you appeal within the deadline! Usually its like 30 days or something. Don't miss that window or you'll be SOL.

I went through something similar last year. First thing - definitely appeal ASAP if you believe the denial was wrong. You can usually do this online through your EDD portal or by mailing in the appeal form. In the meantime, try calling the PFL phone line early in the morning (like 8am sharp) - you'll have better luck getting through. Also, gather all your documents again (medical forms, employment records, etc.) in case there was something missing they didn't clearly communicate. The whole process is frustrating but don't give up! Many denials get overturned on appeal.

Document everything! Take screenshots of your denial notification and keep copies of all the paperwork you submitted. When you do get through to someone (whether by phone or appeal), having everything organized will help your case. Also, don't be afraid to ask for a supervisor if the first person you talk to can't help - sometimes they have more authority to look into what went wrong. Hang in there!